{"product_id":"olga-jacket","title":"Olga Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eThe Olga Jacket is one of those pieces that looks striking but is actually really enjoyable to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eIt’s worked \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"253\"\u003efrom the top down with stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with the back yoke. Short rows shape the shoulders while you work the stripe pattern at the same time, then the shoulders and fronts are built out before everything joins at the underarms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eFrom there, the body is worked flat, sleeves are picked up and worked down in the round, and it’s finished with neat front bands and a ribbed neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eIt’s a great project if you want something with a bit of interest, without being overly complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vi9lex\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Yarn notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eThis design works best in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eDK to light worsted wool\u003c\/strong\u003e that holds its shape and shows the stripes clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou’re looking for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tspvkf\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"889\"\u003egood stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kf715v\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eenough structure to support the shape of the jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t0esrj\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"982\"\u003ea yarn that wears well over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eYou can also play with contrast here, bold stripes will give a completely different feel to soft tonal combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eQuick answer options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUDGET? Red Hut, Woolly or Crucci Pure Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMID: Crucci Merino 8ply, Heirloo Merino Magic, Aella\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLUX: Lana Grossa Big Wool, Touch Yarns Merino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qw0ho4\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Sizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eDesigned with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eapprox. 23 cm of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e in smaller sizes, slightly less in larger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eXXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo choose your size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pql89d\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003emeasure your bust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ljgks\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eadd around 23 cm (or slightly less if you prefer a closer fit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s66h5x\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003echoose the closest finished measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ismq2o\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Finished measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eBust circumference:\u003cbr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e103 (108) 114 (118) 123 (131) 141 (149) 157 (165) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eLength:\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e52 (53) 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 (66) 68 (70) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8zs6yd\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Yarn requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eMain colour (dark)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wlol2z\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eXXS: 546 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yitdyb\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eXS: 546 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqjl7e\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eS: 546–637 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kpx8w0\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eM: 637 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9z5pou\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eL: 728 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x1eaae\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eXL: 728 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ih0sw7\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e2XL: 728–819 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15mbpbc\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e3XL: 819 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zblhan\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e4XL: 819 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19vkbqe\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e5XL: 910 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eContrast colour (light)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mfja3c\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eXXS: 455 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1odd804\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eXS: 455–546 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tcmhmj\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eS: 546 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13oedt1\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eM: 546 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w4931d\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eL: 637 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ivdomx\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eXL: 637 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f1r1zf\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e2XL: 637 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nkvk05\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e3XL: 728 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"177tlia\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e4XL: 728 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"odn54e\" data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e5XL: 819 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ck5xep\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Needles \u0026amp; notions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mnjkbh\" data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e4 mm circular needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vs2v5u\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e3.5 mm circular needles (for rib)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18oc4bt\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDouble-pointed needles or magic loop for sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qv7fko\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e6 buttons (20 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vfz7d1\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e⭐ Difficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e★★★☆☆ (intermediate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA great project if you’re comfortable with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14bho07\" data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003etop-down garment construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vtzzwj\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eshort rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14st866\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eworking stripes evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"102gfit\" data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA quick tip before you start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eStripes will highlight your tension, so it’s worth taking a bit of care when changing colours to keep everything even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eAlso think about your contrast, this pattern really shines when the colour combination is intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2701\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you want help choosing colours or yarn options for this one, just ask or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petite 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